Animal Crackers

1930 · 1h 38m · Released

G Comedy, Music

The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting goes missing. The intrepid Captain Spaulding attempts to solve the crime with the help of his silly secretary Horatio Jamison, while sparring with the anarchic Signor Emanuel Ravelli and his nutty sidekick The Professor.

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6.9 The Movie Database

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Where to stream Animal Crackers

Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Darkroom.

Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Trailer

Animal Crackers (1930) Official Trailer - Marx Brothers Movie HD

Top cast and crew

Victor Heerman Director

Groucho Marx Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding

Harpo Marx The Professor

Chico Marx Signor Emanuel Ravelli

Zeppo Marx Horatio Jamison

Lillian Roth Arabella Rittenhouse

Margaret Dumont Mrs. Rittenhouse

Louis Sorin Roscoe Chandler

Hal Thompson John Parker

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Frequently asked questions about Animal Crackers

Where can I watch Animal Crackers in the United States?

Animal Crackers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Darkroom in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Animal Crackers on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. Animal Crackers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, YouTube TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Darkroom.

Can I watch Animal Crackers for free?

Animal Crackers streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, and YOW.tv. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Animal Crackers?

Animal Crackers scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Animal Crackers?

Animal Crackers stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, and Lillian Roth. Victor Heerman is the director.

How long is Animal Crackers?

Animal Crackers runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).

When did Animal Crackers come out?

Animal Crackers was released on August 8, 1930.

Which studio made Animal Crackers?

Animal Crackers was produced by Paramount Pictures in the United States.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.